Research Analyst (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Part-time 2025-15199

Job Overview

The Sunnybrook Research Institute’s Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is seeking a highly motivated Research Analyst / TMS Technician to join the Interventional Psychiatry Lab led by Dr. Sean Nestor. This role centers on advancing research in neuromodulation therapies for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing neuroimaging data and performing MRI-guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as part of multiple interventional clinical trials. This is a part-time position requiring a commitment of 2 days per week, with flexibility to increase to up to 4 days per week to provide coverage for rTMS sessions as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Commitment: 2 days per week

• Analyze neuroimaging data in clinical interventional trials with rTMS, including gradient network analysis and static/dynamic brain connectivity.
• Prepare figures, materials, and written content for presentations, publications, and grant proposals.

Additional coverage (up to 2 days per week, as needed)

• Administer repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG), and conduct psychiatric, clinical, and functional assessments in participants with depression and post-concussion syndrome as part of MRI-based clinical trial protocols.
• Document and report treatment-related events (e.g., side effects, adverse events).
• Support all phases of clinical research, including recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and data management.
• Prepare and maintain REB submissions, amendments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines while independently managing day-to-day lab operations.

Qualifications

• Honours Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field (required)
  • Master’s-level thinking and communication strongly preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in clinical research or psychiatry/psychology studies
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and projects in a regulated research environment
• Experience with:
  • Participant interaction and recruitment
  • Standardized interviews or study questionnaires
  • Data extraction from medical records
  • Ethics board applications and compliance
  • Strong academic writing skills
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • REDCap (preferred)
  • Statistical and/or data visualization software (asset)
• Certifications:
  • Canada GCP, Health Canada Division 5, TCPS2, CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical data analysis, biostatistics, research ethics, and manuscript/grant writing
• Experience in TMS administration for clinical populations
• Interest or prior exposure to neuromodulation techniques, especially rTMS; willingness to be trained in its clinical delivery
• Previous work on clinical trials involving psychiatric interventions.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume.

We thank you in advance for your interest. Application screening will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Only candidates we have selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.